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Varun Aggarwal, Founder of Change Engine and Luis Miranda, Co-founder Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) recently wrote an oped in The Economic Times addressing the most prevalent myths about nonprofits—and why non-profits are more essential than ever in driving meaningful change. In a world where startups and businesses are celebrated for solving large-scale problems, nonprofits are often misunderstood. But the truth is, nonprofits are essential actors for social transformation, working where markets fail, governments struggle, and society needs a voice. They tackle issues like social justice, inequity, and long-term innovation for small set of people- spaces profit-driven models often can’t or won’t go. This is an incredible time for nonprofits in India. Governments are increasingly open to partnerships, and the opportunity to drive scalable impact has never been greater. Check out the article to see where they have targeted these myths and given specific examples of great work done by some non profits in India.  Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gAj8Txb8 What’s the biggest misconception you’ve heard about nonprofits? Let’s start a conversation in the comments!

Access to data and computational resources are the biggest challenges for AI innovators. Listen to Siddharth Garg, Professor at New York University, as he highlights how governments can play a pivotal role in solving this. He suggests that national AI data centers could be a game-changer. Picture a competitive, merit-based system where young AI builders can pitch their ideas to a panel of experts, secure resources, and scale their ideas. What do you think? Could this approach be the game-changer for nurturing innovation in AI?

Congratulations to Project DEEP for being featured in Dainik Bhaskar Group (दैनिक भास्कर)! This recognition highlights the incredible work Muzamil Baig and Pankhuri Shah are doing through direct cash transfers, empowering families to make choices that improve their lives. Read the full article spotlighting the journey of recipients after the receipt of INR 65,000 through their program Varun Aggarwal Shailendra Nath Jha Shubham Bansal

Magicroll.ai from our ACE 2023 Cohort is ranking #1 on Product Hunt! Last year when Magicroll.ai first started engaging with us —they were working on a completely different product. But Rana Vivek Singh and Pawan Kumar were quick to pivot and identify the right use case. They realized that creating engaging shorts is a critical yet time-consuming task for content creators. Typically, it takes editors a couple of hours to make cuts, find the right assets, and stitch everything together. With Magicroll’s AI-powered tool, all of this now happens in just one click. What’s even better is Magicroll even allows you to tweak the results if needed. We have been using it for our Unboxing Intelligence podcast, and it’s been a game-changer. We have shared a comparison below: 🔹 Left: A short edited using Magicroll (completely autonomous, took just 2-3 minutes). 🔹 Right: A short edited by a professional editor. Try the tool out and let us know in the comments—which video do you like better?

Magicroll.ai trending at #1 on Product Hunt! 🚀 Magicroll.ai (ACE 2023) just launched on Product Hunt and is already trending at #1! Huge kudos to Rana Vivek Singh and Pawan Kumar for the incredible work Magicroll is a game-changer for content creators. It uses AI to create viral shorts in just one click by autonomously adding B-rolls, graphics, transitions, and more. We have been personally using Magicroll for our podcast videos and can’t wait to share some clips with you soon. Go ahead and try Magicroll today and start creating viral shorts effortlessly: https://magicroll.ai/ Varun Aggarwal Shailendra Nath Jha Shubham Bansal Jitesh Bhasin Kanishk Singh

AI is enabling the design of better chips, and better chips are fueling the development of stronger AI. But how far can this go? Could it lead us to the era of superhuman AI? In the upcoming episode of the Unboxing Intelligence podcast, Varun Aggarwal, founder of Change Engine had an insightful conversation with Siddharth Garg, Professor at New York University on 'AI in chip design'. Siddharth is one of the few experts working at the intersection of AI and chip design and has been recognized as one of Popular Science's Brilliant 10. In fact, Siddharth is among the first person who designed a chip completely using AI If you’re curious about the intersection of AI, chips, and innovation—or the entrepreneurial possibilities they unlock—this episode is a must-listen. Full episode coming out soon on YouTube! Watch other episodes of Unboxing Intelligence: https://lnkd.in/dsfSmsJG Shailendra Nath Jha Shubham Bansal Jitesh Bhasin Kanishk Singh

Our founders, Varun Aggarwal and Shubham Bansal recently spoke at the Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) on 'Why is this a good time to build a Non-profit and what's the playbook?' They shared strategies for creating high impact non-profits & introduced our emerging playbook for building "Non-profit Unicorns". It was an energizing session, filled with thoughtful questions and vibrant discussions. What truly stood out was seeing so many students already thinking of starting their own non-profits—ready to take on challenges and drive meaningful change. The future of India's impact ecosystem looks bright with such passionate individuals stepping forward!

Introducing Parivartan Dialogues: A Panel Discussion Series We are happy to launch Parivartan Dialogues, a new panel discussion series that brings together leaders to address pressing challenges. Through these conversations, we aim to gather diverse perspectives, uncover innovative solutions and inspire actionable change across sectors. Each session will focus on a critical issue, exploring opportunities for impact and collaboration. The inaugural session on 'Indian Higher Education Challenge' will be hosted in collaboration with Scholarlify. The discussion will delve into barriers to equitable access in higher education, financial and policy innovations to boost enrollment, and strategies to reduce drop-out rates. Together, we’ll explore how philanthropy, markets, and government can join forces to create a more inclusive and impactful education system. This session features a stellar panel: Dr. Avantika Tomar (Partner, EY-Parthenon), Gauri Bhure (CSR Head, DXC Technology), Ayush Bansal (Founder, iDreamCareer.com), and Vijay Roy (Founder, Scholarlify). The session will be moderated by Shubham Bansal and promises rich insights and actionable takeaways. 🎓 Topic: Indian Higher Ed Challenge: Solving for Access and Equity 🗓 Date: 4th December 2024 🕔 Time: 5-6 PM 📍 Venue: Online If you are a nonprofit founder, development sector professional, or someone passionate about shaping the future of education, don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a conversation. Seats are limited – apply now to secure your spot! Register now: https://lu.ma/adigczqf

Great news from our ACE Cohort! Sajhe Sapne, our ACE 2024 incubated non profit, was recently featured in a powerful documentary by CNA Insider, 'Young Dreams in New India'. This international news channel from Singapore has brought global attention to Sajhe Sapne's impactful mission: empowering rural women through skill-building, education, and leadership development. The documentary shares the inspiring journey of these resilient women and how Sajhe Sapne is helping them build agency and independence. By creating pathways to learning and opportunity, Sajhe Sapne supports marginalized women in becoming catalysts for change within their communities, challenging norms and uplifting those around them. Catch the documentary to see how young dreams are transforming India’s rural landscape! https://lnkd.in/dFjKnA6B Congratulations Surabhi Yadav Varun Aggarwal Shailendra Nath Jha Shubham Bansal Jitesh Bhasin Kanishk Singh Wingify Earth